About

Kate is an experienced titled sport and exercise physiotherapist, and uses a range of manual and exercise therapies to treat all musculoskeletal conditions and get her clients moving again. She has a particular interest in lower back, pelvic and hip conditions.

Over the past 14 years, Kate has worked at a number of highly regarded private practices across Australia and with various sporting teams, up to international level. Currently she is the physiotherapist for Australia’s very successful para-Sprint Canoe/Kayak team as they head in to Tokyo 2021.

Because Kate also has qualifications as a Level 1 strength and conditioning coach and clinical Pilates Instructor, she can tailor evidence-based management plans to clients’ needs, constantly reviewing the results to make sure goals are being met. She is also available to review current rehabilitation management plans or provide a second opinion if required, as well as for sports coverage work and implementation of occupational exercise programs.

Professional Interests

• • Getting people moving!
  • Sprint kayaking and outrigging
  • Running, cycling, swimming and surf sports
  • Pelvic girdle pain and dysfunction (lower back, pelvis and hip)
  • Clinical exercise programs
  • Acute and sub-acute sporting injuries
  • Targeted strength and fitness programs

Qualifications

• • Masters Sports Physiotherapy (Melbourne University)
  • Masters Physiotherapy (University of Canberra)
  • Coaching Science (University of Canberra)
  • Level 1 Strength & Conditioning (Australian Strength & Conditioning Association)
  • Clinical Pilates Certification (DMA Pilates)
  • Level 1, 2, 3 Sports Physiotherapy (Australian Physio Association)
  • ICF Trainee Classifiers Course (Sprint Canoe Kayak, International Canoe Federation)
  • Neuromuscular Dry Needling
  • Level 2 Accredited Sports Trainer
  • Level III Fitness Accreditation
  • Senior First Aid and CPR

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